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Ukrainian drones struck the city of Krasnozavodsk in Russia's Moscow Oblast on July 7, possibly targeting the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, Russian independent media outlet Astra reported. The plant, located 88 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of Moscow, produces industrial and military-grade chemicals, including explosives, ammunition components, and aircraft protection systems. Established in 1915, the plant is one of the city's largest employers and plays a key role in Russia's defense-industrial complex. Its location in Krasnozavodsk places it roughly 530 kilometers (329 miles) from the Ukrainian border.It is affiliated with the Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec and supplies the Defense Ministry, Interior Ministry, Federal Security Service (FSB), and other law enforcement agencies. Another site is in... While Netherlands’ intelligence security service, together with German intelligence service, found Russia use of prohibited chemical weapons by Russian military had become “standardized commonplace” in Ukraine. According to findings, enemy military uses chloropicrin & riot control agent CS against sheltering Ukrainian soldiers, then forced out into the open and shot.  

A Ukrainian drone strike hit a facility overnight in Russia’s industrial city of Izhevsk, more than 1,000 kilometers east of Moscow, killing three people and seriously injuring 35, according to Udmurtia's regional governor. Aleksandr Brechalov said on July 1 that the attack targeted an industrial facility in the regional capital, but he did not specify which one. He confirmed that the wounded are receiving medical care in a city hospital that psychologists are working w/victims and their families.

Ukrainian sources claimed responsibility for the strike, stating that the Kupol Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant was the target. The plant is a key player in Russia's defense industry, known for producing the Tor surface-to-air missile system and the Garpia-A1 combat drone, making it a high-value military-industrial asset in the region. Social media channels & Telegram posts shared video footage purportedly capturing the moment of the drone's impact and a subsequent explosion.

In response to incident, Rosaviatsiya, Russia's federal aviation agency, announced temporary closure of Izhevsk airport, as well as airports in Saratov, Kazan, Ulyanovsk, and Nizhnekamsk.
Izhevsk is a significant hub for Russia's defense industry. home to enterprises such as the Kalashnikov Group weapons manufacturer & has been a critical node in Russia's military supply chain.

According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the attack in Izhevsk was part of a larger overnight Ukrainian drone offensive.
The ministry claimed to have shot down 60 drones across several regions, including Ukraine's Russia-annexed Crimea as well as Rostov, Kursk, Saratov, Belgorod, Voronezh, Oryol,& territories around Azov Sea & the Black Sea.
The ministry said drones had been intercepted and did not provide any damage evaluations. Residents in the Saratov region, located near Kazakhstan, reported hearing explosions during the night. Saratov Governor acknowledged the drone threat in those area. Saratov region is home to strategic infrastructure, including Engels-2 air base, which hosts Russia's strategic bombers, the Tu-95MS & Tu-160.

One of Russia's largest oil refineries, Taneco, is located in the nearby city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan. Also in Tatarstan, there is Alabuga Special Economic Zone in the town of Yelabuga, where Shahed-type drones used by Russia in Ukraine are being assembled.
These are sites have been previously targeted in past drone assaults, indicating a persistent Ukrainian strategy aimed at degrading Russia's military-industrial capabilities deep inside its own territory.